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by mklwhite
Thu Feb 05, 2009 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm back... did ya miss me?
Replies: 16
Views: 1083

I'm back... did ya miss me?

...no you didn't. I don't post anywhere near as much as I read, but I'm back. Here in the Ozarks we just had a bad ice storm and 7 days after it began I've got power back. Some folks around here aren't so lucky. I know there are a few other residence of Oz out there and thought I'd see if they made ...
by mklwhite
Sun Jan 18, 2009 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C&R license question(s)
Replies: 8
Views: 1333

C&R license question(s)

I've been thinking about breaking down and getting a C&R license. I would like to hear from those who have gone through the process and see about what they think. (is it worth it, would they do it again, are there any pitfalls...)
by mklwhite
Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Weather Check!!
Replies: 40
Views: 4027

Re: OT: Weather Check!!

24 today's high (Friday) and 18 was yesterdays.
Frankly I like it this cold. Heck it wasn't bad the last two mornings at about 10. Keeps a lot of folks inside and that helps me in my work. A cold day is a peaceful day. :wink:
by mklwhite
Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:58 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: PAY IT FORWARD
Replies: 581
Views: 418127

Re: PAY IT FORWARD

Looks like I'll have to send Scott my slippers. Can't believe no one is interested in a brand new jacket. Either it is now hopelessly out of style (just like me), so I'm not the only one who's, er, grown in girth... Oh, If I wasn't pushing the XL category myself I'd jump all over it. Heck I'm tempt...
by mklwhite
Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-- I'm back, again
Replies: 15
Views: 1294

Re: OT-- I'm back, again

Ysabel Kid wrote:Now I'm hungry!

Welcome back Doc!!! :D
+1 :!:
by mklwhite
Mon Jan 12, 2009 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Okay.....LEAST favorite cartridge
Replies: 122
Views: 12474

Re: Okay.....LEAST favorite cartridge

Hard question. Of the cartridges that I have shot I would have to go with the 25 ACP. Of those I haven't (but would like to) I think the Tround to be odd to the point of worthless. Of those already mentioned, but I can't figure out why: I love the '06 and really like the 7.62x39. The '06 (03-A3) bro...
by mklwhite
Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Lost another newborn calf to the coyotes.
Replies: 34
Views: 3707

Re: OT- Lost another newborn calf to the coyotes.

Hate to hear that. Hope you find it. We use to have similar trouble at my grandpa's place except it was dogs that people would drop off and they would gang up after a while and chase the cows and kill the calves. I got a lot of target practice on those dogs. Hope you get the chance to take care of t...
by mklwhite
Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Glock 17 PTI arrives - pics and report
Replies: 10
Views: 981

Re: OT - Glock 17 PTI arrives - pics and report

I have (and CC) a 19. Love the thing. I've heard some claim accuracy issues with theirs but not mine. I've been giving the KelTec sub2000 a long hard look for a while now. If/when you post your report on the Glock; if you would mentions a few lines about the KT2k I'd appreciate it.
by mklwhite
Thu Jan 08, 2009 8:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Giles article - Don't Apologize For Being A Hunter
Replies: 8
Views: 764

Re: Giles article - Don't Apologize For Being A Hunter

I did apologize to the deer I shot... You know something, I've never even done that. I understand that you may have said that in jest but I just thought I might share some of my thoughts on the topic. Every deer I have killed though I immediately (before the work really starts) pray beside. I thank...
by mklwhite
Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT The Mayflower... a voyage to war
Replies: 17
Views: 1520

Re: OT The Mayflower... a voyage to war

bogus bill wrote:Mklwhite, whats buzzing cusin? So was samuel fuller mine too!
Always nice to find family! :D
by mklwhite
Sun Jan 04, 2009 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT The Mayflower... a voyage to war
Replies: 17
Views: 1520

Re: OT The Mayflower... a voyage to war

I may have to look that book up. Always looking for the next read. My ancestral connection to the Mayflower was Dr. Samuel Fuller.
by mklwhite
Sun Dec 28, 2008 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: (Masonic) Just thought I'd share.
Replies: 8
Views: 818

Re: OT: (Masonic) Just thought I'd share.

What does a Junior Warden do? Well, I am one of the three primary officers of the Lodge and without getting into the actual Work of the Lodge, I'm responsible for making sure everything is setup for meetings and functions of the Lodge as well as taking care of things afterward. So as far as the mun...
by mklwhite
Sun Dec 28, 2008 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: (Masonic) Just thought I'd share.
Replies: 8
Views: 818

Re: OT: (Masonic) Just thought I'd share.

Thank you Brothers. I know it is an important office and I have worked on learning all the particulars of the position. I've also been tasked with getting the Lodge a website. I finally put one out there, but it's little more than a "we have a website" website.
by mklwhite
Sat Dec 27, 2008 11:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: (Masonic) Just thought I'd share.
Replies: 8
Views: 818

OT: (Masonic) Just thought I'd share.

This wont mean much if you aren't a Brother Mason but I just got back from being installed in the South. I know this isn't really a forum for the topic, but I don't really look at any others on a regular basis as I have always felt at home here. I respect so many of the folks here after learning abo...
by mklwhite
Fri Dec 26, 2008 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Concealed Carry holster recommendations.
Replies: 23
Views: 2273

Re: OT: Concealed Carry holster recommendations.

Update: I got a Kholster (similar to Crossbreed) for Christmas. http://i2.ebayimg.com/05/i/001/17/23/76b6_1.JPG I've worn it twice so far for 3+ hours each time. It conceals well and is fairly comfortable. When walking around I even (briefly) forgot it was there. Driving will take some getting use t...
by mklwhite
Tue Dec 23, 2008 3:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I WANT CHRISTMAS BACK
Replies: 12
Views: 996

Re: I WANT CHRISTMAS BACK

Sometimes I forget that I live in my little cutoff corner of the world until I see such posts. Our town square, which in the Fall looks like this: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/134/340275184_c4904a8094.jpg?v=0 has a 10 foot tall nativity scene. All put together I'd say it was about 30 or so feet lo...
by mklwhite
Sat Dec 20, 2008 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas Present for my Wife
Replies: 22
Views: 2666

Re: Christmas Present for my Wife

'gonna ask a weird question. Do you (or anyone else) eat zebra? My wife asked when I showed her the pictures above and I said I wasn't sure. I know some folks eat horse and of course if you're hungry enough then anything is on the menu, but is there a... wait a sec. I just looked it up and there see...
by mklwhite
Mon Dec 15, 2008 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas Gents
Replies: 17
Views: 1137

Re: Merry Christmas Gents

Merry Christmas Doc. Hope your mom is ok. Remember not to stress yourself out too quick after getting over the flu. Gotta watch out for yourself too.
by mklwhite
Sun Dec 14, 2008 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Heritage .22MAG/.22LR Revolvers
Replies: 13
Views: 1977

Re: OT: Heritage .22MAG/.22LR Revolvers

Bought one for my wife. She loves it. Heck if I didn't already have a EAA Bounty Hunter I'd jump on one for a plinker. (Hers has the adjustable sights and she really likes the safety. It's not really in the way or anything and if you get use to it and want to use it, well there it is.)
by mklwhite
Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Update on wifes eye surgery-2, both eyes done.
Replies: 21
Views: 1897

Re: OT: Update on wifes eye surgery-2, both eyes done.

TNBigBore wrote:Joe, So glad to hear your wife's eye surgery was a success. Sorry to hear that she will be outshooting you soon though.
:lol:
by mklwhite
Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Accidental shooting at my local range
Replies: 18
Views: 2048

Re: OT: Accidental shooting at my local range

+1
As a Glock owner I'd like to know more about the Glock in question. Like jeepnik said with a stock Glock it should have not happened.
by mklwhite
Tue Dec 09, 2008 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's have some fun with names
Replies: 142
Views: 169901

Re: Let's have some fun with names

MklWhite is my name. Michael (spelled kind of phonetically) White. I started using it spelled like that when I was programming back in the day. All programs used 8.3 naming conventions (like "windows.exe". The first part could have no more than 8 characters and the "3" said what ...
by mklwhite
Thu Dec 04, 2008 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- hunting with a cat
Replies: 31
Views: 3355

Re: OT- hunting with a cat

I use to have a cat who loved to go squirrel hunting with me. He would walk walk me slipping around and when he found a squirrel in a tree he would go up to the tree and place his front paws on it and look at me. I'd shoot the squirrel and we would go on. At the end of the hunt when I was cleaning t...
by mklwhite
Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas Rifle
Replies: 10
Views: 955

Re: Christmas Rifle

First time for me too. Gotta make this short... I think I must have something in my eye.
by mklwhite
Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New rear sight from Marbles!!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 1856

Re: New rear sight from Marbles!!!!

Looks pretty neat, but I'm afraid it looks like it sticks up too far and would be prone to getting knocked. I know scopes and stuff sticks up further, but they have mounts to the gun that IMHO could take it better than the step adjustment portion of that sight. Still wouldn't mind having it though.
by mklwhite
Fri Nov 28, 2008 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: A wonderful Thanksgiving.
Replies: 9
Views: 697

Re: OT: A wonderful Thanksgiving.

Glad to hear it Joe. We wont be having ours until tomorrow the In-Laws don't fly out until tonight. We just threw our turkey in the bucket to brine over night should be nice and juicy for tomorrow. +1 on the brine thing. This was our first year doing that. 100X better than injecting! Our Thanksgivi...
by mklwhite
Sun Nov 23, 2008 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lets see you best(worse) hunting attire.
Replies: 64
Views: 7783

Re: Lets see you best(worse) hunting attire.

336A wrote:Here is mine, I opt for insulated coverall as it is a tad cold here.
What neck of the woods are you in to have such snow falling already? New England?
by mklwhite
Sun Nov 23, 2008 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Concealed Carry holster recommendations.
Replies: 23
Views: 2273

OT: Concealed Carry holster recommendations.

Looking for recommendations on either a tuckable IWB or some sort of shoulder rig.
The gun: Glock 19
The clothes: Button-up shirts (usually with a t-shirt underneath) and jeans. Coat/jacket only during cold weather.
by mklwhite
Fri Nov 21, 2008 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Karma?
Replies: 24
Views: 1628

Re: Karma?

Karma is a concept that most, if not all, religions have touched on in there own way over the years. Several members said that don't believe in Karma, but they believe in something that is karma-like. With the thought of what is being called Karma is nearly universal I find its appeal (no matter wha...
by mklwhite
Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scopes: To scout or not to scout, that is the question.
Replies: 14
Views: 1656

Scopes: To scout or not to scout, that is the question.

A guy I work with just picked himself up his first lever. (A Marlin '94) Yesterday he was talking scopes and asked about (what after some descriptions turned out to be) scout setups. I read a bit about them, still looks odd to me, but I said I'd ask those who know and see what ya'll said. Is a scout...
by mklwhite
Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An ontopic hunting poll
Replies: 62
Views: 4801

Re: An ontopic hunting poll

Hunting: No
Shooting: Yes (if larger than a .22)
by mklwhite
Sat Nov 15, 2008 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Update on Wifes eye surgery.
Replies: 36
Views: 2996

Re: OT: Update on Wifes eye surgery.

I'm glad to hear that! Everything will work out just fine.
by mklwhite
Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT (kinda): AR-15 lowers for $78...wow!
Replies: 3
Views: 556

Re: OT (kinda): AR-15 lowers for $78...wow!

In the post on the other site CU7467 said:

"The price will be $78 each IF we can sell 50 lowers and the price will drop again at 100 lowers."

It seems they went well over the 100 mark, but I seemed to have missed what the new price is. Do you know?
by mklwhite
Sat Nov 08, 2008 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Saw something odd while deer hunting.
Replies: 10
Views: 1645

Saw something odd while deer hunting.

Went out today and the wind just blew and blew. So after a bit of sitting on the stand I hopped up and went out stalking to see if I could kick anything out of the gullies and/or cedar thickets. Well I was going near this "ridge" (high point on a rolling hill) when I heard a deer. It was c...
by mklwhite
Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - need help with a grip panel graphic design
Replies: 34
Views: 3569

Re: OT - need help with a grip panel graphic design

You could put the MSU style bear on one side and the paw print on the other. Maybe the paw print on the side that faces "out" in the holster showing a warning and the growling bear would only show up when the gun was pulled and be visible when you looked at the gun in the palm of your hand...
by mklwhite
Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update: OT Aloha Friends & Brothers
Replies: 102
Views: 8884

Re: Update: OT Aloha Friends & Brothers

mescalero1 wrote:Start with a .22 rifle, just shooting again will lift your spirit.
Heck, get a pellet gun and start sniping cockroaches when no one is looking. :wink:
Glad to hear you're on the mend!
by mklwhite
Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - need help with a grip panel graphic design
Replies: 34
Views: 3569

Re: OT - need help with a grip panel graphic design

I like the porcupine idea. It would be easy to to a generic, easy to engrave design. I had even thought about a wolverine for many of the same reasons as listed for a bear. But now to the original post. I would consider something like the image that the MSU (Missouri State) Bears use as being someth...
by mklwhite
Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Happy Halloween!
Replies: 3
Views: 808

Re: OT: Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween to one and all!
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by mklwhite
Thu Oct 30, 2008 6:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opions on Henry Golden Boy .22lr
Replies: 24
Views: 3757

Re: Opions on Henry Golden Boy .22lr

I've been thinking about getting one (next year) myself. I have had one question about them though; I haven't found any info that tells me what "brasslite' (sp?) is for sure. One place said it was zinc or alloy or pot metal that has been brass plated. I'd hate to spend that amount of money on s...
by mklwhite
Sun Oct 26, 2008 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OTish - Deer hunting question.
Replies: 20
Views: 1999

Re: OTish - Deer hunting question.

El Chivo wrote:I wonder how long beef sits out before it gets put in the supermarket.
I know that when they age beef it is at a controlled temperature and after it gets gutted and skinned.
by mklwhite
Sun Oct 26, 2008 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OTish - Deer hunting question.
Replies: 20
Views: 1999

OTish - Deer hunting question.

We were watching a hunting program and in this program (as I have seen before) they shoot the deer near dark and left it overnight to track and find it the next morning. The weather in the program made you think the day temps were in the 50s and the night in the 30s. Here is the thing, my grandpa al...
by mklwhite
Fri Oct 24, 2008 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update: OT Aloha Friends & Brothers
Replies: 102
Views: 8884

Re: OT Aloha Friends & Brothers

Best of luck and hurry back!
by mklwhite
Thu Oct 23, 2008 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: vets in the house - ailing kittens- update
Replies: 16
Views: 2143

Re: OT: Any veterinarians in the house - ailing kittens

What is the color of their tongues? Some neighbors a while back had some kittens that acted sort of similar. Tired and almost drunk for lack of better terminology. Those kittens tongues were very pale colored. They were anemic. Fed them some baby formula with iron and some milk with Blackstrap Molas...
by mklwhite
Wed Oct 22, 2008 5:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Knife: Canadian Belt Knife
Replies: 9
Views: 1492

OT - Knife: Canadian Belt Knife

Been talking about hunting knives at work recently and was looking at some knife catalogs when I ran across a "Canadian Belt Knife". Kind of an odd looking knife. Been reading up on them a bit (thanks to Hobie for the info on his sight for a comparison between the Cold Steel version and on...
by mklwhite
Sun Oct 19, 2008 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Remington model 12 question
Replies: 4
Views: 489

OT - Remington model 12 question

Nath's squirrel post got me and the wife talking and we went out shoot a bit this afternoon. She was shooting my Remington model 12 and didn't much care for the rear site. So I'm trying to use that as the excuse for my next gun related purchase. :D I know there is a tang mounted peep site for the mo...
by mklwhite
Sat Oct 18, 2008 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who's hunting tomorrow (Sat. 10/18)?
Replies: 25
Views: 2936

Re: Who's hunting tomorrow (Sat. 10/18)?

AJMD429 What are the laws where you are? Can you post the land. Get a game warden to nab them? Heck I would say that I'd do better, but I had a something similar today. I went hunting on the family (grandparents) farm (they moved to town - only people with permission to hunt is myself, my sons, my u...
by mklwhite
Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who's hunting tomorrow (Sat. 10/18)?
Replies: 25
Views: 2936

Re: Who's hunting tomorrow (Sat. 10/18)?

Me! :D Tomorrow I'll be running down to the old family farm, muzzleloader in hand and see if I can invite a buck or a doe (got lucky and was drawn) home for supper. :D If nothing else; it will be a great morning in the Ozarks to sit there and watch the sun rise and the world wake up. :D http://hires...
by mklwhite
Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - For those of you fond of the 03A3
Replies: 23
Views: 1617

Re: OT - For those of you fond of the 03A3

I have it's slightly younger (serial number) brother. Made the same month and even the same inspector (Lt. Col Frank J. Atwood). Glad I don't have the money or there would be a family reunion. :)